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1
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Terms built from word parts

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Majority of terms in use today are from parts of the Greek and Latin language

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Eponyms

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are terms derived from a name or place.
ex: west Nile vires named after the 1st geographical location it was identified

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Acronyms

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are terms formed from the first letter of a phrase.
ex: such as laser(light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation)

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Modern language

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refers to terms from the English language, which are often descriptive of technology and procedures
ex: nuclear medicine scanner

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Terms NOT built from word Parts

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(cannot be easily translated to find their meanings)

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4 word parts

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most medical terms categorized as built from word parts consist of some or all of the following components:
1)word root
2)suffix
3)prefix
4)combining vowel

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word root

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is the CORE of the word. the word root contains the fundamental meaning of the word.
ex: in the word=play/er
play is the word root
in the medical term: arthr/itis
arthr(which means joint) is
the word root
in the medical term: hepat/itis
hepat(which means liver)
is the word root
*the word root is the core of the word. All medical terms have at least one word root

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Suffix

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is a word part attached to the end of the word root to modify its meaning
ex: in the word- play/er
er is the suffix
in the medical term:hepat/ic
ic (which means
pertaining to) is the suffix
and hepat is the word
root for liver; therefore,
hepatic means pertaining
to the liver
in the medical term: hepat/itis
itis(which means
inflammation) is the
suffix. the medical term
hepatits means
inflammation of the liver
the suffix si used to modify the meaning of a word. Most medical terms have a suffix.
*suffixes frequently indicate:
*procedures: such as scopy, meaning visual examination, or tomy, meaning incision
*conditions: such as itis, meaning inflammation
*diseases: such as oma, meaning tumor.

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Prefix

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is a word attached to the beginning of as word root to modify its meaning.
ex: in the word: re/play
re-is the prefix
the medical term: sub/hepat/ic
sub-(which means under)
is the prefix, hepat is the
word root for liver, and -ic
is the suffix for pertaining
to. the medical term
subhepatic means
pertaining to under the
liver.
the medical term: intra/ven//ous
intra-(which means
within) is the prefix, ven
(which means vein) is the
word root, and -ous(which
means pertaining to) is
the suffix. the medical
term intravenous means
pertaining to within the
vein
*a prefix can be used to modify the meaning of a word. Many medical terms do not have a prefix.
*prefixes often indicate:
-number: such as bi- meaning 2
-position: such as sub- meaning under
-direction: such as intra-meaning within
-time: such as brady-meaning slow
-negation: such as a- meaning without

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Combing vowels

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is a word part, usually an 0,used to ease pronunciation
*the combining vowel is:
-placed to connect 2 word roots
-placed to connect a word root and a suffix
-NOT placed to connect a prefix and a word root
ex: the medical term:
oste/o/arthr/itis, 0 is the
combining vowel used
between 2 word roots
oste(which means bone)
and arthr (which means
joint)
the medical term: arthr/o/pathy:
0 is the combining vowel
used between the word
root arthr and the suffix
-pathy (which means
disease)
the medical term: sub/hepat/ic
the combining vowel is
not used between the
prefix sub- (which means
under) and the word
root hepat (which means
liver)
*the combining vowel is used to ease pronunciation; therefore, not all medical terms have combining vowels.

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Vowels

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are speech sounds represented by the letters a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y

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Guideline 1

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connecting a word root and a suffix, a combining vowel is used if the suffix does not begin with a vowel.
ex: the medical term:
arthr/o/pathy
the suffix -pathy does
not begin with a vowel;
therefore, a combining
vowel is used

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guideline 2

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when connecting a word root and a suffix, a combining vowel is usually not used if the suffix begins with a vowel
*ex: the medical term: hepat/ic
the suffix -ic begins
with the vowel i;
therefore, a
combining bowel is
not used.

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guideline 3

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when connecting 2 word roots, a combining vowel is usually used even if vowels are present at the junction
ex: medical term:
oste/o/arthr/itis
o is the combining
vowel used, even
though the word root
oste ends with the
vowel e, and the word
root arthr begins with
the vowel a.

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guideline 4

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when connecting a prefix and a word root, a combining vowel is not used.
ex: medical term: sub/hepat/ic
the combining bowel is not used between the prefix sub- and the word root hepat

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combining form

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word root with a combining vowel attached, separated with a slash

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learning medical terms built from word parts

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*analyzing, defining, and building medical terms are used in this text to learn medical terms categorized as built from word parts.

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analyzing medical terms

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to analyze a medical term, divide it into word parts, and label each word part and each combining form.
1) divide the term into word part with slashes.
ex: oste/o/arthr/o/pathy
2)Label each word part by using the following abbreviations
WR=word root
P=prefix
S=suffix
CV=combining word
ex: WR /CV/WR/CV/S
oste/o/ arthr/o/pathy
3)Identify each combining form by underlining the word root and combining vowel, and then writing the abbreviation CF below the combining form.
ex: WR/ CV/WR/ CV/ S
oste/o/arthr/o/pathy
CF CF

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cytogenic

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producing cells

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cytology

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study of cells

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dysplasia

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abnormal development

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epithelial

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pertaining to epithelium

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erythrocyte

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red blood cells

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erythrocytosis

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increase in the number of red blood cells

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histology

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study of tissue

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hyperplasia

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excessive development (number of cells)

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hypoplasia

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incomplete development (of an organ or tissues)

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leukocyte(WBC)

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white blood cells

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leukocytosis

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increase in the number of white blood cells

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organomegaly

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enlargement of an organ

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somatic

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pertaining to the body

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somatogenic

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originating in the body (organic as opposed to originating in the mind)

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systemic

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pertaining to a (body) system (or the body as a whole)

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visceral

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pertaining to the internal organs

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adenocarcinoma

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cancerous tumor of glandular tissue

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adenoma

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tumor composed of glandular tissue (benign)

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benign

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not malignant, good for recovery

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37
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biological therapy

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treatment of cancer with biological response modifiers (BRM)

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carcinoma

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cancerous tumor (malignant)

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carcinoma in situ

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cancer in the early stage before invading surrounding tissue

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chemotherapy (chemo)

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treatment of cancer with drugs

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encapsulated

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enclosed within a capsule, as with benign or malignant tumors that have not spread beyond the capsule of the organ in which it originated

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epithelioma

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tumor composed of epithelium (may be benign or malignant)

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fibroma

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tumor composed of fiber (fibrous tissue) (benign)

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fibrosarcoma

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malignant tumor composed of fiber (fibrous tissue)

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hospice

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provides palliative or supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. Usually offered to those who have a prognosis of approximately 6 months or less

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leiomyoma

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tumor composed of smooth muscle (benign)

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leiomyosarcoma

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malignant tumor of smooth muscle

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lipoma

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tumor composed of fat (benign tumor)

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liposarcoma

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malignant tumor of fat

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malignant

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tending to become progressively worse and to cause death, as in cancer

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melanocarcinoma

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cancerous black tumor (malignant)

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melanoma

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black tumor (primarily of the skin)

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myoma

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tumor composed of muscle (benign)

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metastasis (pl, metastases)

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beyond control (transfer of cells from one organ to another, as in malignant tumors)

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neoplasm

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new growth (of abnormal tissue, benign or malignant)

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neuroma

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tumor composed of nerve (benign)

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palliative

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providing relief but not cure. symptom management is provided to relieve the suffering in all stages of disease, and is not limited to care at the end of life

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radiation therapy (XRT)

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treatment of cancer with a radioactive substance, x-ray, or radiation (also called radiation oncology and radiotherapy)

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remission

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improvement or absence of signs of disease.

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rhabdomyoma

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tumor composed of striated muscle (benign

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rhabdomyosarcoma

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malignant tumor of striated muscle

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sarcoma

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tumor of connective tissue ( such as bone or cartilage; highly malignant

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afebrile

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without fever

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bacteria

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single-celled microorganisms that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading body tissue.

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cancerous

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pertaining to cancer

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carinogen

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substance that causes cancer

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carcinogenic

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producing cancer

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carcinoid

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resembling cancer

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cyanosis

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abnormal condition of blue (bluish discoloration, especially of the skin, caused by inadequate supply of oxygen in the blood)

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diagnosis (Dx)

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state of complete knowledge ( the art of identifying a disease based on the patients signs, symptoms, and test results)

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erythema

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redness

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etiology

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study of causes (of diseases)

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73
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exacerbation

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increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms

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febrile

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having a fever

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fungus

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organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules from it’s surroundings and may cause infection by invading body tissue; single-celled fungi (yeast) reproduce by budding: multi-celled fungi (mold) reproduce by spore formation

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iatrogenic

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produced by a doctor (the unexpected results from a treatment prescribed by a doctor)

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idiopathic

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pertaining to disease of unknown origin

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inflammation

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localized protective response to injury or tissue destruction characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain

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infection

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invasion of pathogens in body tissue.

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microorganism

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a form of life that is too small to be seen without a microscope; includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses

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morbidity

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state of being diseased; incidence of illness in a population

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mortality

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state of being mortal (death); incidence of the number of deaths in a population

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oncogenic

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oncologist

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doctor who studies and treats (malignant) tumors

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oncology

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study of tumors (a branch of medicine concerned with the study of malignant tumors)

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pathogenic

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producing disease

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pathologist

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physician who studies diseases (examines biopsies and performs autopsies to determine the cause of disease or death)

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pathology

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study of disease (a branch of medicine dealing with the study of the causes of disease and death)

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prognosis (Px)

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state of before knowledge (prediction of the outcome of disease based on the patient’s signs, symptoms, and test results)

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virus (pl. viruses)

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minute microorganism, much smaller than a bacterium, characterized by a lack of independent metabolism and the ability to replicate only within living host cells; that may cause infection by invading body tissue

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xanthosis

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anterior (ant)

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pertaining to the front

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anteroposterior

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pertaining to the front and to the back

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bilateral

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pertaining to two sides

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caudad

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toward the tail (or the inferior portion of the trunk; downward)

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caudal

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pertaining to the tail (synonymous with inferior in human anatomy when specifying location on the trunk of the body)

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cephalad)

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toward the head (upward)

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cephalic

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pertaining to the head

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distal

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pertaining to away (from the body part)

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back

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inferior (inf)

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pertaining to below

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lateral (lat)

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pertaining to the side

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medial (med)

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pertaining to the middle

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mediolateral

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pertaining to the middle and to the side

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posterior

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pertaining to the back

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posteroanterior (PA)

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pertaining to the back and to the front

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proximal

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pertaining to near (to the point of attachment of a body part)

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superior (sup)

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pertaining to above

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unilateral

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pertaining to one side (only)

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ventral

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pertaining to the belly (front)

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axial plane

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horizontal plane dividing the body into superior in inferior portions (also called transverse plane)

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coronal plane

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vertical plane passing through the body from side to side, dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions (called frontal plane)

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midsagittal plane

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vertical plane passing through the body from front to back at the midline, dividing the body equally into right and left halves

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parasagittal plane

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vertical plane passing through the body from front to back, dividing the body into unequal left and right sides

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sagittal

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vertical plane passing through the body from front and back, dividing the body into right and left sides (any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane)

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fowler position

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semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees

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lateral recumbent position

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lying on the side; right and left precede the term to indicate the patient’s side

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lithotomy position

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lying on the back with legs raised and feet in stirrups, hips and knees flexed, and thighs abducted (away from body) and externally rotated

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orthopnea position

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sitting upright in a chair or in bed supported by pillows behind the back. sometimes the patient tilts forward, resting on a pillow supported by an overbed table.(also called orthopneic position)

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prone position

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lying down on abdomen, facing downward; head may be turned to one side; also called ventral recumbent position

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recumbent position

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lying down in any position (also called decubitus position)

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sims position

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lying on side in a semi-prone position with the knee drawn up toward the chest and the arm drawn behind parallel to the back. right and left precede the term to indicate the patient’s right or left side

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supine position

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lying on back, facing upward (also called dorsal recumbent position)

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Trendelenburg position

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lying on the back with the body tilted so that the head is lower than the feet

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computed tomography (CT)

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imaging modality that combines x-rays with computer technology to produce detailed, cross sectional images of the body, called “slices”

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fluoroscopy

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imaging of moving body structures, like an x-ray beam is passed through the body part being studied, than the image is transmitted to a monitor in real time so that movement can be seen in detail.

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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high strength, computer-controlled magnetic field producing a series of sectional images (slices) that visualize abnormalities such as swelling, infections, tumors, and herniated disks

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nuclear medicine (NM)

A

imaging of internal structures by using a gamma camera to detect radiation from different parts of the body after a radioactive material (radioisotope has been given to the patient)

129
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radiograph

A

record of x-ray

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radiography

A

process of recording x-rays

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radiologist

A

doctor who specializes in x-rays (specifically the diagnosis and treatment of disease using medical imaging such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) and others

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radiology

A

study of x-rays (a branch of medicine concerned with the study and application of imaging technology, including x-rays and others)

133
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scan

A

image obtained from diagnostic imaging procedures using sensing devices and (most often) radioisotopes

134
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sonogram

A

record of sound

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sonography

A

process of recording sound (also called ultrasonography (US)

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tomography

A

process of recording slices (anatomical cross sections)

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Q

abrasion

A

scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury

138
Q

acne

A

inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

139
Q

actinic keratosis

A

precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight. it may evolve into a squamous cell carcinoma

140
Q

albinism

A

congenital hereditary condition characterized by partial or total lack of pigment (melanin) in the skin, hair, and eyes

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Q

basal cell carcinoma (BCC)

A

malignant epithelial tumor arising from the bottom layer of the epidermis called the basal layer; it seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue and may recure in the same location. common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure

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Q

candidiasis

A

infection of the skin, mouth (also called thrush), or vagina caused by the yeast-type fungus Candida albicans. candida is normally present in the mucous membranes; overgrowth causes an infection. esophageal candidiasis is often seen in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS)

143
Q

carbuncle

A

infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue composed of cluster of boils(furuncles, see below) cause by staphylococcal bacteria

144
Q

cellulitis

A

inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection; characterized by redness, pain, heat, and swelling

145
Q

contusion

A

injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration (also called a bruise)

146
Q

dermatitis

A

inflammation of the skin

147
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dermatofibroma

A

fibrous tumor of the skin

148
Q

eczema

A

non-infectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching

149
Q

fissure

A

slit or cracklike sore in the skin

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furuncle

A

painful skin nodule caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle (also called a boil)

151
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gangrene

A

death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion (a form of necrosis)

152
Q

hidradenitis

A

inflammation of a sweat gland

153
Q

herpes

A

inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters. many types of herps exist. herpes simplex virus type 1,

154
Q

impetigo

A

superficial skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci

155
Q

Kaposi sarcoma

A

cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules that spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs; frequently seen with AIDS

156
Q

keloid

A

overgrowth of scar tissue

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Q

keratosis

A

abnormal condition (growth) of horny tissue (keratin)

158
Q

laceration

A

torn, ragged-edged wound

159
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measles

A

highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, runny nose, cough, and a spreading skin rash. it is potentially disastrous disease which can lead to pneumonia, severe bleeding, brain infections (which may cause seizures, developmental delay or chronic brain disease), and sometimes leads to death

160
Q

MRSA infection

A

invasion of body tissue by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, a strain of common bacteria that has developed resistance to methicillin and other antibiotics. it can produce skin and soft tissue infections an sometimes bloodstream infections and pneumonia, which can be fatal if not treated.

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Q

onychocryptosis

A

abnormal condition of a hidden nail (also called ingrown nail)

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Q

onychomalacia

A

softening of the nails

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onychomycosis

A

abnormal condition of a fungus in the nails

164
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onychophagia

A

eating the nails (nail biting)

165
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pachyderma

A

thickening of the skin

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paronychia

A

diseased state around the nail

167
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pediculosis

A

invasion into the skin and hair by lice

168
Q

pilonidal cyst

A

abnormal pocket in the skin that contains hair and skin debris. it is frequently located near the tail bone, at the top of the cleft of the buttocks. if it becomes infected, it can be severely painful and may require surgery

169
Q

pressure injury

A

damage of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden patients; the injury, which may be painful, can present as intact skin or an open ulcer (also called pressure ulcer and bedsore)

170
Q

psoriasis

A

chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales

171
Q

rosacea

A

chronic disorder of the skin that produces erythema, papules, pustules, and abnormal dilation of tiny blood vessels, usually occurring on the central area of the face in people older than 30 years

172
Q

scabies

A

skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions that are caused by the female burrowing into the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs. this condition is accompanied by sever itching

173
Q

scleroderma

A

hard skin (chronic hardening or induration of the connective tissue of the skin and other organs)

174
Q

seborrhea

A

discharge of sebum (excessive)

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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

A

malignant growth developing from scalelike epithelial tissue of the surface layer of the epidermis; it invades local tissue and may metastasize. while most commonly appearing on the skin, SCC can occur in other parts of the body including the mouth, lips, and genitals. the most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight

176
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systemic lupus erythema-tosus (SLE)

A

chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system. this autoimmune disease is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbations it also may affect of other organs

177
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tinea

A

fungal infection of the skin. the fungi may infect keratin of the skin, hair, and nails infections are classified by body regions such as tinea capitis (scalp), tinea corporis (body) and tinea pedis (foot) tinea in general is also called ringworm and tinea pedis specifically is also called athletes foot

178
Q

urticaria

A

itchy skin eruption composed of wheals of varying sized sand shapes. urticaria is sometimes associated with infections and with allergic reactions to food, meds, or other agent. (also called hives)

179
Q

vitiligo

A

white patches on the skin cause by the destruction of melanocytes

180
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xanthoma

A

yellow tumor (benign, primarily in the skin)

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xeroderma

A

dry skin (a mild form of a cutaneous disorder characterized by keratinization and noninflammatory scaling)

182
Q

cauterization

A

destruction of tissue with a hot or cold instrument, electric current, or caustic substance (also called cautery)

183
Q

cryosurgery

A

destruction of tissue by using extreme cold, often by using liquid nitrogen

184
Q

debridement

A

removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound

185
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dermabrasion

A

procedure to remove skin scars with abrasive material, such as sandpaper

186
Q

dermatoplasty

A

surgical repair of the skin

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Q

excision

A

removal by cutting

188
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incision

A

surgical cut or wound produced by a sharp instrument

189
Q

incision and drainage (I&D)

A

surgical cut made to allow the free flow or withdrawal of fluids from a lesion, wound, or cavity

190
Q

laser surgery

A

procedure using an instrument that emits a high-powered beam of light used to cut, burn, vaporized or destroy tissue

191
Q

Mohs surgery

A

technique of microscopically controlled serial envisions of a skin cancer

192
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rhytidectomy

A

excision of wrinkles (also called a facelift)

193
Q

skin graft

A

skin transplanted to replace a lost portion of the body skin surface; it may be a full-thickness or split-thickness graft

194
Q

suturing

A

to stitch edges of a wound surgically

195
Q

abscess

A

localized collection of pus, bacteria, and other material; can occur in the skin (cutaneous abscess) or other locations within the body (internal abscess)

196
Q

alopecia

A

loss of hair; there are multiple types with various causes, including androgenic, areata, and traction

197
Q

cutaneous

A

pertaining to the skin

198
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cyst

A

closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material; can occur in the skin (cutaneous cyst) or other location within the body

199
Q

dermatologist

A

physician who studies and treats skin (diseases)

200
Q

dermatology (derm)

A

study of the skin
(branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases)

201
Q

diaphoresis

A

sweating

202
Q

ecchymosis (pl, ecchymoses)

A

large (greater than 1 cm) flat, blue-purple lesion caused by escape of blood into deeper areas of the skin, as may occur when blood is withdrawn by a needle and syringe from an arm vein

203
Q

edema

A

puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid

204
Q

epidermal

A

pertaining to upon the skin

205
Q

erythroderma

A

red skin (abnormal redness of the skin)

206
Q

hypertrichosis

A

abnormal condition of excessive hair (growth) (also called hirsutism)

207
Q

hypodermic

A

pertaining to under the skin

208
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induration

A

abnormal hard spots or area of skin; may include underlying tissue

209
Q

intradermal (ID)

A

pertaining to within the skin

210
Q

jaundice

A

condition characterized by a yellow coloring of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera (whites of eyes)caused by the presence of bile (also called icterus)

211
Q

keratogenic

A

producing horny tissue

212
Q

lesion

A

any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease . it is a broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors

213
Q

leukoderma

A

white skin (white patches caused by depigmentation)

214
Q

leukoplakia

A

condition characterized by white spots or patches on mucous membranes, which may be precancerous

215
Q

macule

A

flat, colored spot on the skin

216
Q

nevus (pl. nevi)

A

circumscribed malformation of the skin, usually brown, black, or flesh colored. a congenital nevus is present at birth and is referred to as a birthmark: (also called a mole)

217
Q

nodule

A

small, knot like mass that can be felt by touch

218
Q

pallor

A

paleness

219
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papule

A

small, solid skin elevation

220
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percutaneous

A

pertaining to through the skin

221
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petechiae (s, petechia)

A

tiny (0.3 cm or smaller), pinpoint, bright red lesions that result from escape of blood into eh skin and mucous membranes

222
Q

pruritus

A

itching

223
Q

purpura

A

small (between 0.3 cm and 1 cm), reddish purple-lesion caused by escape of blood into skin and mucus membranes

224
Q

pustule

A

elevation of skin containing pus

225
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subcutaneous (sub cut)

A

pertaining to under the skin

226
Q

subungual

A

pertaining to under the nail

227
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staphylococcus (pl. staphylococci) (staph)

A

berry-shaped (bacterium) in grapelike clusters (these bacteria cause many skin diseases)

228
Q

streptococcus (pl, streptococci) (strep)

A

berry-shaped (bacterium) in twisted chains

229
Q

transdermal (TD)

A

pertaining to through the skin

230
Q

ulcer

A

erosion of the skin or mucous membrane

231
Q

ungual

A

pertaining to the nail

232
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verruca

A

circumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus (also called wart)

233
Q

vesicle

A

small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid (also called blisters)

234
Q

wheal

A

transitory, itchy elevation of the skin with a white center and a red surrounding area; a wheal is an individual urticaria (hive) lesion

235
Q

xanthoderma

A

yellow skin

236
Q

xerosis

A

abnormal condition of dryness (of skin, eye, or mouth)

237
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Medical Terminology (3 decks)

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